Today in the News: 24 minority soldiers awarded Medal of Honor

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Posted Mar. 18, 2014 at 8:00 PM

Posted Mar. 18, 2014 at 8:00 PM

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President Barack Obama today honored 24 Army soldiers with the Medal of Honor for their heroic actions in World War II, Vietnam and Korea. The soldiers would have received the medals earlier if not for the color of their skin, Obama said. Only three of the soldiers are still alive.

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